Talkin’ pressure.

So here is the deal: [read more]

Potential bad omen.

If the following takes place, the Bucs will be fortunate to win this afternoon. [read more]

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Game 16

Stinking Panthers (4-11) at Bucs (8-7)

Kickoff: 1 p.m.

TV: CBS (WTSP-TV Channel 10, locally) with Ian Eagle, Charles Davis and Evan Washburn.

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Roster move.

The Bucs got at least one valuable reinforcement back today. [read more]

Rookie leader.

Man, the more Joe thinks of it, the more Joe is impressed by what a total steal the Bucs got drafting rookie Bucky Irving in the fourth round. [read more]

So yesterday, Joe listened to Panthers head coach Dave Canales say all his players listed as “questionable” on the Carolina injury report were expected to play Sunday at The Licht House in Tampa. [read more]

“Bucky, we need to light their arses up tomorrow!”

In recent weeks, the Stinking Panthers have been fairly stout against the pass. [read more]

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It’s almost time to turn the page on 2024, which means it’s time to read between the lines for the Buccaneers.

As we approach the new year, players, coaches and staff are looking forward to a fresh start. Here’s what they’re craving in 2025: [read more]

Sadly, Buccaneers rookie edge rusher Chris Braswell played just 8 defensive snaps — total — in the past two games.

Way too early for the “B” word, but that’s a bad sign. [read more]

Bucs fans in Florida, the NFL is trying to divide you.

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One-man gang in pass game.

Forgive Mike Evans if he has a sore back. Because he’s carrying the Bucs’ passing offense. [read more]

Wants Bucs fans to freak out.

Bucs fans, what did you do to Ben Solak? [read more]

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Welcome home.

UPDATED: Bucs sacks king Shaq Barrett is back. [read more]

Still drinking Cam Newton’s Gatorade?

Bucs sacks king Shaq Barrett is now formally a free agent. He cleared waivers, per the NFL Network ticker. [read more]

Bucs OC Liam Coen.

Joe understands Bucs fans aren’t going to like to read the following. [read more]

Panthers head coach Dave Canales did not sound upbeat today about his No. 1 cornerback playing Sunday against the Bucs. [read more]

No big surprises on the Bucs’ injury list entering Sunday’s game against the Panthers, only big names.

Safety Antoine Winfield, Jr. (knee) was ruled out today by Todd Bowles, as was No. 1 tight end Cade Otton (knee) and veteran receiver Sterling Shepard (1 bad hamstring and 31 catches).

It’ll be Winfield’s seventh missed game of the season.

Still, the Bucs will have more than enough talent on the field against the 4-11 Panthers.

Will it be enough?

Todd Bowles speaks.

Todd Bowles spent three years around Tom Brady, one as head coach. So Joe demanded silence at JoeBucsFan.com world headquarters this week when Bowles named the most football-studious player he’s ever seen. [read more]

Hardcore soccer fans likely are familiar with talkSport if they follow the English game. If they’re more interested in what Peter Vermes is doing in Kansas City, then they have no clue.

Joe’s interest in talkSport this year was focused on the outlet’s chat with Bucs tight end Cade Otton. [read more]

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Troubling update.

Don’t try to tell Joe that the Bucs didn’t miss tight end Cade Otton against the Cowboys. [read more]